Grade 10
Tourism
Summaries
Term 1 -4
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, Index
TERM 1:
Tourism Sectors
TERM 2:
Mapwork and tour planning
TERM 3:
Tourist attractions in South Africa
TERM 4:
Culture and heritage
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, Term 1:
Tourism Sectors
Introduction to Tourism
📌 Definition
Tourism is the study of activities, services and industries that provide a travel experience.
It consists of:
Tourist profiles
Transport
Hospitality (accommodation + food)
Attractions
Support services
Inbound tourists travel into a country from another country.
Outbound tourists travel out of their home country to visit another country.
Types of Tourism (Destinations)
Type Explanation
Domestic Travel within own country
Regional Travel within a specific region (e.g. SADC)
International Travel across borders with passport control
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, Why People Travel (Needs & Wants)
Tourists first satisfy basic needs:
Food, shelter, safety, security
Definition of a Tourist
Then higher-level needs: Travels more than 24 hours
Status Travels less than 1 year
Achievement A same-day visitor =
Personal growth excursionist
Relaxation
👉 Tourism helps satisfy these higher-level needs.
Types of Tourists & Tourist Profiles
Business & professional
Leisure/holiday
Visiting friends & relatives (VFR)
Youth (backpackers, gap year)
Adventure
Eco/environmental
Cultural
Religious
Sport & recreation
Special Interest Tourists (SIT)
Incentive tourists
Health tourists
Tourist Profile
A tourist profile is a summary of what tourists: Information Included
Want Name, age, nationality
Need Contact details
Expect Occupation
Preferences (activities, food)
Specific requirements
(transport, accommodation)
Travel dates
👉 Exam skill: You must be able to create or interpret a profile
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Tourism
Summaries
Term 1 -4
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, Index
TERM 1:
Tourism Sectors
TERM 2:
Mapwork and tour planning
TERM 3:
Tourist attractions in South Africa
TERM 4:
Culture and heritage
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, Term 1:
Tourism Sectors
Introduction to Tourism
📌 Definition
Tourism is the study of activities, services and industries that provide a travel experience.
It consists of:
Tourist profiles
Transport
Hospitality (accommodation + food)
Attractions
Support services
Inbound tourists travel into a country from another country.
Outbound tourists travel out of their home country to visit another country.
Types of Tourism (Destinations)
Type Explanation
Domestic Travel within own country
Regional Travel within a specific region (e.g. SADC)
International Travel across borders with passport control
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, Why People Travel (Needs & Wants)
Tourists first satisfy basic needs:
Food, shelter, safety, security
Definition of a Tourist
Then higher-level needs: Travels more than 24 hours
Status Travels less than 1 year
Achievement A same-day visitor =
Personal growth excursionist
Relaxation
👉 Tourism helps satisfy these higher-level needs.
Types of Tourists & Tourist Profiles
Business & professional
Leisure/holiday
Visiting friends & relatives (VFR)
Youth (backpackers, gap year)
Adventure
Eco/environmental
Cultural
Religious
Sport & recreation
Special Interest Tourists (SIT)
Incentive tourists
Health tourists
Tourist Profile
A tourist profile is a summary of what tourists: Information Included
Want Name, age, nationality
Need Contact details
Expect Occupation
Preferences (activities, food)
Specific requirements
(transport, accommodation)
Travel dates
👉 Exam skill: You must be able to create or interpret a profile
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